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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Prince John

[West End]
2022
VIN [Replacement]


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Update: Sir Ian McKellen Will Not Return to PLAYER KINGS in London Following Onstage Fall

It has been announced that Sir Ian McKellen will not return to Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London after he suffered a fall during a performance earlier this week.
Sir Ian McKellen Delays Return To PLAYER KINGS After Falling Off Stage

While Sir Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery following an on-stage accident during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London, the production has announced that McKellen's return to the show will be delayed an additional day.
Sir Ian McKellen To Make Full Recovery After On-Stage Fall; PLAYER KINGS Tuesday Performance Canceled

Sir Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery following an on-stage accident during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.
Sir Ian McKellen Hospitalized After On-Stage Fall During PLAYER KINGS at Noël Coward Theatre

Sir Ian McKellen, the esteemed 85-year-old actor, has been hospitalized following an on-stage accident during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.
Photo: Check Out All New Artwork For Ian McKellen-Led PLAYER KINGS

Player Kings, led by Ian McKellen, has released all new artwork ahead of its first preview in the West End this Monday 1 April. Check out the photo here!
PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen Will Embark on UK Tour

Ian McKellen-led Player Kings, adapted and directed by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 is to go on a UK tour following its West End run.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PLAYER KINGS, Starring Ian McKellen!

Rehearsal photos have been released for Player Kings, adapted by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.  Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle

IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.
Toheeb Jimoh and Richard Coyle Join Ian McKellen in Robert Icke's Production of PLAYER KINGS

The full cast has been revealed for Player Kings, adapted by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.
Review: BEAUTIFUL THING, Stratford East

The show is generally delightful, but one can’t shake the feeling that there’s so much more to explore. Simpson-Pike crafts a beautiful revival that ends with an adorable moment that ties the community together, but the script seems to forget the main reason the two boys connected in the first place.
Cast and Creatives Set For BEAUTIFUL THING at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Theatre Royal Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and HOME Manchester have announced the cast and creatives for a new production to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Harvey’s coming-out and coming-of-age story Beautiful Thing, directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike.
Cast Revealed For ROMEO AND JULIET at the Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Rebecca Frecknall's production of Romeo and Juliet.  Learn more about the show here!
Full Cast Announced for SONS OF THE PROPHET at Hampstead Theatre

Following the sell-out hit, The Humans, Stephen Karam returns to Hampstead Theatre with the European premiere of his award-winning comedy, Sons of the Prophet, from 2 December to 14 January.
FIRST TOUCH Comes to Nottingham Playhouse

Today, Nottingham Playhouse announces the initial casting for the world premiere of First Touch, a gripping, hard-hitting and heartfelt drama about what it takes to fulfil one's dreams.  This world premiere inspired by the recent abuse scandals in football, is written by rising talent Nathaniel Price (Noughts and Crosses BBC),

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Raphael Akuwudike been in?

Raphael Akuwudike has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Raphael Akuwudike been in?

Raphael Akuwudike has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Raphael Akuwudike's first West End show?

Raphael Akuwudike's first West End show was Sons of the Prophet which opened in 2022

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